Latest Kokoda Podcast Episodes
World War II at Home: Mac Ford
Shrine of Remembrance - August 15, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsLeading Aircraftman Mac Ford shares his memories of 1940s Melbourne, the repatriation of Australian prisoners of war from Singapore in 1945 and his introduction to computers. Interview by Megan Spencer. This interview was recorded as part of the National Trust, Open House Melbourne and Cent...
You are not alone!!!
My Kokoda Journey - July 27, 2020 01:28 - 8 minutesWelcome to Season 2. David talks about where he is in his training and his concerns about COVID suicides. If you feel like you need to speak to someone please go to the links below. There are people here who want to help. Lifeline - 13 11 44 Beyond Blue - www.beyondblue.org.au/ Instagram - ...
Rerelease: Monuments of Remembrance
Shrine of Remembrance - July 25, 2020 21:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDr Bronwyn Hughes OAM explores the motives for commemoration and how this has influenced the design of memorials. Recorded 9 November 2016.
Rerelease: Architecture, Symbology and the Shrine
Shrine of Remembrance - July 24, 2020 21:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIan McDougall, founding director of ARM Architecture, reveals the inspiration behind many of the Shrine's unique architectural features. Recorded 31 July 2016.
Rerelease: The Mausoleum, Marathon and Melbourne
Shrine of Remembrance - July 24, 2020 07:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin Dr Gillian Shepherd to delve into the Ancient Greek origins of our modern day commemorations and the design of the Shrine. Recorded 7 September 2017.
Ep5 - David Gives an Update
My Kokoda Journey - June 30, 2020 23:01 - 6 minutesInstagram - My Kokoda Journey Facebook - My Kokoda Journey Sponser - A to Z Wedding Services
Ep 4 - Be a Little More Selfish
My Kokoda Journey - June 30, 2020 22:59 - 6 minutesToday David talks about being a little more selfish in your life! Instagram - My Kokoda Journey Facebook - My Kokoda Journey Sponsor - A to Z Wedding Services
Ep 9 - Interview with Brenton Spiteri - Change Your Avatar!!
My Kokoda Journey - June 30, 2020 22:54 - 31 minutesAwesome interview with Brenton who is an amazing photographer and has recently taken ownership of a wedding venue. Brenton outlines the challengers he now encounters with the onset of Covid-19 Check out Brenton's Businesses The Wedding & Portrait Studio Witchmount Instagram - My Kokoda Jour...
The Interview on the Kokoda Track Podcast
My Kokoda Journey - June 30, 2020 22:41 - 43 minutesI had the pleasure of being interviewed by Glenn Azar on the Kokoda Track Podcast. Glenn runs an adventure business called Adventure Professionals. This is who I will be treking Kokoda with in 2021 Instagram - My Kokoda Journey Facebook - My Kokoda Journey Sponsor - A to Z Wedding Services
Vodcast: Meet the Artist Sean Burton
Shrine of Remembrance - June 26, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIt was our privilege to sit down with Sean Burton for the final instalment of our 'Meet the Artist' series. Sean, a veteran of the British and Australian defence forces, reflects on his own journey of healing post-service and the incredible story behind the evolution of his artwork 'Babs'. S...
Vodcast: Meet the Artist Ben Pullin
Shrine of Remembrance - June 19, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn the second instalment of our 'Meet the Artist' series meet Ben Pullin. Ben, a veteran of Rwanda and East Timor, reflects on his distinct styles of sculpture and painting. Between Two Worlds features the work of three contemporary artists and veterans: Ben Pullin, Rory Cushnahan and Sean Bur...
Vodcast: Meet the Artist Rory Cushnahan
Shrine of Remembrance - June 12, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin artist and veteran Rory Cushnahan as he discusses his work, 'War is Home...Home is Hell' and the influences and techniques that define his style. Rory is one of the featured artist in our special exhibition Between Two Worlds.
Vodcast: Aunty Dorothy 'Dot' Peters AM
Shrine of Remembrance - May 29, 2020 21:00 - 5 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAt the Shrine, we embrace the diversity of our community and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we honour Australian service men and women, and we pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. In this video from our archives, Aunty Dot (1930–2019), a Yarra Ya...
Battle on 42nd Street with Prof Peter Monteath and Megan Spencer
Shrine of Remembrance - May 27, 2020 08:15 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJoin historian Professor Peter Monteath and broadcaster Megan Spencer (creator of the podcast 'From A Whisper to a Bang!')for an insightful conversation about the Battle of 42nd Street in Crete, 1941. This episode was recorded as video which is available on YouTube and Facebook. Peter's book...
A Rat of Tobruk with Mike Rosel
Shrine of Remembrance - May 22, 2020 10:02 - 27 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWriter Mike Rosel speaks about his about his newly published book A Rat of Tobruk: A Digger’s Lost Images of the Siege and rediscovering his father's extraordinary photographs of the siege. A Rat of Tobruk is available through the Shrine shop. Videography by Neil Creek. This episode was su...
Dawn Service 2020
Shrine of Remembrance - April 26, 2020 00:56 - 36 minutes - Video ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsRecorded on 25 April 2020 at the Shrine of Remembrance Due to corona virus (Covid-19) restrictions, some elements of the Dawn Service were prerecorded.
Anzac Day Reflections with Justin Scott
Shrine of Remembrance - April 24, 2020 05:52 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis Anzac eve, we are joined by veteran Justin Scott as he shares his memories of service and commemoration.
Ep12 "It's Time To Give Back" with Ashley K
My Kokoda Journey - April 24, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutesIt was a great pleasure catching up with Ashley K one of Australia's most sort after Wedding Photographers. We discuss her journey from being a Mum with a camera to now teaching others how it's done. We also discuss staying creative during lockdown and...
Ep 11 Just Get Shit Done - Aaron Lapira
My Kokoda Journey - April 12, 2020 21:00 - 1 hourToday I Speak with Aaron Lapira. A Health & Fitness Professional who runs two gyms in Melbourne's North. We talk all things business, mental health, health & fitness and Covid-19. Aaron's positive mindset shines through in this interview. Strap...
Just Get Shit Done - Aaron Lapira
My Kokoda Journey - April 12, 2020 21:00 - 1 hourToday I Speak with Aaron Lapira. A Health & Fitness Professional who runs two gyms in Melbourne's North. We talk all things business, mental health, health & fitness and Covid-19. Aaron's positive mindset shines through in this interview. Strap yourselves in for a great ride!! Body Revival Heal...
Meet the Rats (rerelease)
Shrine of Remembrance - April 11, 2020 21:53 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsRecorded for the 75th anniversary of the Seige of Toburk, Heather MacFarlane, daughter of Alfred Macfarlane of the 2/4th Australian General Hospital, was joined by three Rats of Tobruk, Jack Caple, Ron Williamson and Bob Semple. They reflect on their battle experiences, living conditions and the...
Lemnos and Gallipoli Revealed – Jim Claven
Shrine of Remembrance - April 10, 2020 02:47 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOver the course of 1915, most of the 50,000 Australian personnel who served at Gallipoli passed through the island of Lemnos. Centring his attention on the Australian experience of the island, historian Jim Claven shares unique and humanising insights into the Gallipoli campaign. Lemnos an...
26 Colours of Fun with Steve Bowen
My Kokoda Journey - April 06, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutesAn amazing interview with Steve Bowen from Bowens Entertainment. A great insight to business, mental health, branding, rally driving and leaving a positive legacy in the DJ/MC industry. This is a must listen!!DJAAShow Sponsor - A to Z Wedding ServicesMy...
Change your Avatar - Brenton Spiteri
My Kokoda Journey - April 01, 2020 02:00 - 31 minutesToday I sit down (via ZOOM because of COVID-19) with an old friend, business person and downright superstar Brenton Spiteri. Brenton tells us about his professional journey, taking the leap into full time photography and how he has overcome challenges and adversity. You are sure to takeaway some...
Covid-19 Update and my food problem!
My Kokoda Journey - March 30, 2020 06:00 - 6 minutesTalking about how Covid-19 has impacted on myself and my family and how I had a major dietary slip up!
Group Captain Annette Holian Dawn Service Address 2018
Shrine of Remembrance - March 30, 2020 05:52 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn the world today we as a community face an exceptional time of challenge and uncertainty. Over the comping weeks the Shrine will be supplementing our usual podcast programming with additional stories from our archives. These are stories of courage, kindness and resilience in the face of advers...
Women at the Front
Shrine of Remembrance - March 08, 2020 04:30 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsShrine Trustee Tracey Curro chairs a tri-service panel of veterans discussing their experiences of the modern Australian Defence Forces. Panel features Lieutenant Commander Helen Ward RAN, Bruna Norrish and Flight Lieutenant Kelli Mitchener.
Old Habits Die Hard!
My Kokoda Journey - March 05, 2020 22:00 - 6 minutesSometimes its hard to kick the old habits. I'll keep working at it. Follow on: follow us on Facebook - My Kokoda Journey Instagram - mykokodajourney Sponsor - A to Z Wedding Services
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